The robot isn't needed at this house but the video was interesting, Stuart. I wonder how well it works in aging gutters when they're no longer so smooth and flat.

I also noticed that the robot only had to deal with leaves ... Can it handle sticks, frisbees, tennis balls and pecan hulls??

Doing it yourself really can be dangerous - back in IL, one of our neighbors fell off the ladder while removing leaves from the gutter. He died from the fall.

Annie at the Transplantable Rose

Interesting question, Annie. iRobot only support some of the profiles available for guttering which I'm guessing probably aren't the older types.

However, as the blades at the front are made from a flexible material it shouldn't be a problem navigating through bends and buckles. As for the sticks, frisbees and tennis balls - it would depend how well they become lodged.

I would also be interested to know whether weeds and soil deposits would be removed with this robot as well as most material that's left in a gutter will obviously decompose over time.

I'm sorry to hear about your neighbour. The risks involved with climbing up ladders would definitely benefit this companies selling pitch.

I've emailed this one to hubby, Stu. Interesting gadget.

So how's the Judd-talk doing over there? Although that must be a bit overshadowed with the sad Mainwaring story.